saukalt

freezing cold (colloquial)

English translations

  1. 01

    very cold

Word details

German meaning
Extrem kalt; sehr viel kälter als erwartet oder angenehm.
English meaning
Extremely cold; much colder than expected or comfortable.
Synonym
eiskalt, bitterkalt
German example
Draußen ist es saukalt, zieh dich warm an!
English example
It's freezing cold outside, wrap up warm!

Example sentences with “saukalt”

  1. Draußen ist es heute saukalt. (It is freezing cold outside today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'saukalt' formal?

No, it is a colloquial/slang term. Avoid using it in formal writing.